Clubs

Netball at the Arena

A variety of clubs regularly meet at  our leisure facilities - find out more below.

Athletics

Derby Athletics Club

Shelton Striders Running Club

Darley Park Run

These sessions are 5km timed runs, you can track your time and see your progress through Parkrun UK's website.

  • Location: Darley Park
  • Day and time: Every Sunday at 9am
  • Free to take part, but need to register before your first run
  • More information: Parkrun UK website

Badminton

Ashbrook Badminton Club

  • Location: Derby Arena, courts 5, 6 and 7
  • Day and time: Fridays at 8pm-10pm
  • More information: Wilf 01332 872054 or Alan 01332 677209

Cycling

Cycle Derby

Cycle Derby runs free lessons (Bikeability) for school children in Derby aged 9 to 14 years old. Children can learn the basics of Montain Biking, BMX and Cycle-X. Adults can also learn to ride or improve cycling skills, technique and confidence at a time and location suitable for you.

Derby BMX Club

Derby Mercury

For on and off-road riders of all ages.

Triathlon

Derby Triathlon Club

Derby Triathlon Club is one of the oldest and most respected traithlon clubs in the country.

Boxing and Martial Arts

Ken En Kai Aikido

  • Location: Springwood Leisure Centre
  • Contact: Mark Farr on 0800 3282 836
  • Visit: Aikido Derby website

Derby Karate Club

  • Location: Springwood Leisure Centre
  • Contact: Phil Harris on 01332 674432 or 07880 765250
  • Visit: derbykarateclub.co.uk

Derby Pegasus Kickboxing Club

  • Location: Springwood Leisure Centre
  • Contact: Steve Hawksworth on 07932 688460

PKA Kickboxing

  • Location: Queens Leisure Centre
  • Contact: Duane Reid on 07867 952311
  • More information: PKA Kickboxing website

John Jepson Black Belt Academy

Derby Self Defence

  • Location: Springwood Leisure Centre
  • Contact: Richard Lane on 07980 590055

TTA Derby Taekwondo

  • Location: Queens Leisure Centre
  • Contact the instructors: Elizabeth Blackwell on 07760 231583 or Mark Blackwell on 07791 165388
  • More information: Derby Taekwondo website 

Tai Chi Club

Derby Wushu Club

  • Location: Derby Arena
  • Time: Saturday at 11am onwards
  • Contact: Mike on 07971 682680

Mercia Martial Arts

  • Location: Derby Arena
  • Times: Tuesday
  • Tiny Talons (3-5yrs) Tuesdays 4:30pm-5:15pm
  • Lil Eagles (6-11yrs) Tuesday 5:15-6pm
  • Family class Tuesdays 6pm-7pm and Thursdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
  • Adults Class Thursdays 7pm-8pm
  • Contact: D.Sims 07548 024676

Netball 

Netball clubs

Back to Netball

Back to Netball sessions are running across England and provide women aged 16 and over with a gentle re-introduction to the sport. 

Indoor Long Bowls

  • Location: Derby Arena
  • Running: from Monday 5 October 2015 until Tuesday 29 March 2016
  • Day and time: Tuesdays at 12.30pm - 2.30pm and Thursdays at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
  • Cost: £3.20 per sessions or £2.10 with the Recreational Leisure Card.
  • More information: for more information please get in touch with the team at the Arena. 

Swimming:

Swim Derby swimming lessons

Swim Derby offer swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities.

City of Derby Swimming Club

City of Derby caters for swimmers up to 18 years old who wish to develop and improve their performances, through structured coaching, in a competitive yet friendly environment.

Derby Phoenix Swimming Club

Derby Phoenix Swimming Club is a competitive organisation, which aims to train young swimmers to attain a high standard of competitive achievement, and at the same time enjoy themselves

Long Eaton Swimming Club

  • Location: Queen's Leisure Centre
  • Contact: Janet Ridgeway on 01332 811704
  • More information: Long Eaton Swimmin Club  

Diving

Swim 2 Live Dive Academy

Life Saving

Derby City Lifesaving Club

Scuba Diving

Derby Branch British Sub-Aqua Club

Go Dive – Scuba Diving

  • Location: Moorways Swimming Pool
  • Contact: Mark Hudson on 07970 817304 or 01332 665353
  • More information: Go Dive website 

Rolls-Royce Sub-Aqua Club

Volleyball

Go Spike Volleyball

  • Location: Derby Arena
  • Day and time: Wednesdays at 7pm until 8.30pm
  • Cost: £5 per person
  • Contact: team at Derby Arena on derbyarena@derby.gov.uk

You don't need to book on for these sessions, just turn up and play!

Dark Star Volleyball Club

Soccercise 

Soccersice combines a variety of fitness exercises with a football. The class is delivered to music and based on repetitions of specific exercises (i.e. press-ups, squats, sit-ups and many more). It is a fun way of staying fit and healthy. These sessions will be suitable to women over the age of 16. 

  • Location: Derby Arena
  • Starting: starting in the New Year
  • Day and time: Tuesdays at 7pm - 7.45pm
  • Cost: £3 per person
  • Contact: team at Derby Arena on derbyarena@derby.gov.uk

New club enquiries

If you're interested in making a booking for your club, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with by completing our Contact form.